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As US President Donald Trump orders the bombing of Iran's main nuclear sites, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei must weigh the options for his nearly 40-year-old regime, including seeking a diplomatic compromise, escalating, or containing the conflict to Israel. Iran's prime response to the US strikes will likely
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Ukraine's top general, Gen. Oleksander Syrskyi, has expressed concern over a potential Russian assault on the northern city of Sumy, as the war in Ukraine rages on. Russia's President Vladimir Putin has hinted at a possible invasion, saying that Ukraine is part of Russia and that
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The U.S. President's sudden decision to launch a military attack on Iran's nuclear sites has left many puzzled, given his previous stance as an isolationist. As President Donald Trump watched the operation unfold from the White House situation room, sporting a red "Make America
Nuclear facilities
As the global community reels from the US military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, the country's regime is now faced with a precarious decision: respond with force, risk further escalation, or explore a negotiated settlement. The US, while dealing a significant blow to Iran's
Nuclear facilities
President Donald Trump's military strike against Iranian nuclear facilities has sparked a counter-escalation, with Tehran threatening to retaliate against the US and Israel. The US hit three facilities, including the notorious Fordow site, sparking a heavy missile bombardment inside Israel. Iran's response will depend on its
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The US has claimed to have inflicted "extremely severe damage and destruction" on Iran's nuclear facilities, with seven B-2 bombers dropping 14 "bunker buster" bombs on targets in Iran. The US military operation, which also saw a submarine fire Tomahawk missiles at a third
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The recent removal of two U.S. lawmakers from news conferences, including Senator Alex Padilla, has raised alarming concerns about the growing authoritarianism of the Trump administration. The incident, coupled with the detained migrants and the escalating immigration crisis, highlights the administration's willingness to suppress dissent and silence
Iranian foreign relations
A growing divide within the Trump administration and the "Maga" movement is emerging, with Steve Bannon warning the president not to authorize military action against Iran, citing concerns about the country's involvement in another war in the Middle East. Despite significant public opposition, Trump remains uncertain
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Moscow's priorities lie elsewhere, including its ongoing war in Ukraine and maintaining ties with other Middle Eastern nations, which have helped Russia survive Western economic sanctions. Iran has received little support from Russia, despite providing badly needed drones during the Ukrainian invasion. The Kremlin's hesitation stems
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Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached a boiling point, with President Trump's call for Iran's "unconditional surrender" and the possibility of killing its supreme leader contributing to fears of a wider war in the region. Iran has prepared missiles and other equipment for
Iranian foreign relations
As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, US President Donald Trump has taken a sharp turn, suggesting an unconditional surrender of Iran and backing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unilateral strikes against the country. Trump's demand for Iran's unconditional surrender came via social
Iranian foreign relations
As President Donald Trump engaged in an impromptu news conference on the South Lawn of the White House, he delivered an ultimatum to Iranian leaders, warning them to dismantle their nuclear program. Declaring that "the next week is going to be big," Trump seemed coy about his plans
